Nursing fundamentals worksheet with answers

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1.Easy

What is the 4AT used for?

  1. AAssessing the risk of pressure ulcers
  2. BScoring pain in children
  3. CRapid screening for delirium
  4. DMeasuring the risk of malnutrition
2.Easy

In Maslow's hierarchy of needs, which needs form the base of the pyramid?

  1. AEsteem needs such as recognition, status and respect
  2. BPhysiological needs such as air, food and water
  3. CLove and belonging
  4. DSelf-actualisation
3.Easy

What does "PRN" mean on a prescription?

  1. ABefore meals
  2. BEvery morning
  3. CAs needed
  4. DImmediately
4.Medium

Which patient is at greatest risk of injury from a heat pack?

  1. AA patient with period pain
  2. BA patient with a sore lower back after gardening
  3. CA young adult with a stiff neck after sleeping in an awkward position
  4. DA patient with reduced sensation from diabetic neuropathy
5.Medium

A patient with capacity wants to leave hospital against medical advice. What should the nurse do?

  1. AExplain the risks, inform the doctor and document the discussion
  2. BLock the ward door to keep the patient in until the doctor arrives
  3. CHide the patient's clothes so they cannot leave
  4. DLet them go without telling anyone
6.Medium

How can nurses help patients sleep better on a hospital ward at night?

  1. AGroup care and observations so patients are disturbed less often
  2. BKeep the main lights on so staff can see clearly
  3. CGive every patient a sleeping tablet
  4. DDo routine tasks such as bed changes at midnight while it is quiet
7.Hard

Which statement by a visitor shows a need for further teaching about contact precautions?

  1. A"I'll put on the gown and gloves before I go in."
  2. B"I'll clean my hands as I leave the room."
  3. C"I'll take the gown off at home after I leave the hospital."
  4. D"I'll take off the gown and gloves before I leave the room."
8.Hard

According to current European (ERC) and 2025 American Heart Association guidelines, what is the first action for a conscious adult who is choking and cannot cough effectively?

  1. AGive 5 rescue breaths
  2. BGive a glass of water
  3. CGive up to 5 back blows
  4. DStart chest compressions at once

Answer key

  1. 1. C · Rapid screening for delirium
  2. 2. B · Physiological needs such as air, food and water
  3. 3. C · As needed
  4. 4. D · A patient with reduced sensation from diabetic neuropathy
  5. 5. A · Explain the risks, inform the doctor and document the discussion
  6. 6. A · Group care and observations so patients are disturbed less often
  7. 7. C · "I'll take the gown off at home after I leave the hospital."
  8. 8. C · Give up to 5 back blows

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